Photograph

FI0005145

1865 Source Source image · Tracy Donner

Photo of Mary DeMotte Smock taken in the National Gallery of Indianapolis, IN.Mary and her husband Jacob Smock later moved to Iowa around 1865.This photo has a 3 cent International Revenue stamp on the back meaning the photo was taken during the Civil War era, after 1862. Mary is wearing a large print dress typical of the period, dropped shoulder seams, very fitted bodice, bishop sleeves (very full but tight at the wrist), and a hoop skirt. She has a detached lace collar and brooch. Hair is pulled back tight over the ears.

  • Credit: Tracy Donner
  • Rights: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Donor Tracy Donner